These duets have been compiled from three pre-1800 publications, intended for the open hunting horn. An attempt has been made to select the most unique along with the more typical duets within these publications, giving the players a cross section of the demands, both technical and musical, placed on the hunting hornists.

6 duets from The Complete Tutor for the French Horn printed for and sold by John Simpson (London 1746)

McCoy's Horn Library

$23.95

19001

Armitage, D: 8 Happy Pieces

The Happy Twins

Just Flirting

Two for the Road

Double or Nothing

Dance with Me

Echo of a Lullaby

East over West

Jack and Jill

Edition Marc Reift

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19073

Basler, P: Ken Bits

Also available for Trumpet and Horn (35186)

RM Williams

$19.95

19002

Blanc, J: Grand Duets for HornThese
duets are ideal for the teacher who wishes to accompany his student.
They are an excellent study for transposition experience. Best of all,
the duets are charming and musically delightful to perform. The first
set of Grand Duets, No. 1 through 13, are written for two horns in
treble clef and can be played on the natural horn. No. 14 through 31
are also in treble clef but written for the valve horn. The next group
of 30 duets is designed for French horn in treble clef and for a bass
clef instrument in concert key. Thus, the second part could be
performed on the following instruments: French horn, trombone,
euphonium, tuba, bassoon, cello, bass, and piano. The last 12 duets in
the book are written for two horns in E-flat.

Wind Music

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19057

Bockschweiger, M: Five for Two I
5 classics for 2 horns in F or Eb

Albinoni: Allegro

Bach: Invention No. 4

Mozart: Alla Turka

Mozart: Piano Sonata in C

Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik

Uetz Music

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19058

Bockschweiger, M: Five for Two II
5 classics for 2 horns in F or Eb

Handel: Fireworks

Mozart: A Little Bit Mozart

Vivaldi: Violin Sonata in F

Bach/Gounod: Ave Maria

Marcello: Oboe concerto in D minor

Uetz Music

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19059

Bockschweiger, M: Five for Two III
5 classics for 2 horns in F or Eb

Mozart: Sonata

Bizert: Carmen

Bach: Invention No. 8

Albinoni: Sonata "St Mark"

Beethoven: Für Elise

Uetz Music

$ ask

19003

Bourge, D: 16 Small Duos
for the very beginner

Billaudot

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19052

Carr, G: Learn Through Duets
Grades 1-3

Mayhew

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19004

Civil, A: Suite for 2 Horns
Preambule, Siciliano, Intermezzo, Finale. Alan Civil Collection"An original work from the pen of the late and celebrated hornist Alan Civil."

Dauprat, L-F: Six Duos Op. 13
Six Duets for Horn alto and Horn basse in E flat that explore every major and minor tonality with two-part compositions...."are certainly amongst the masterpieces of the horn repertoire."

You must transpose to play these. Very beautiful, but rather difficult.
by Louis François Dauprat
Edited by Daniel Bourgue
These duets are suggested as studies. However, those who wish to use them only for pleasure, can, by way of the thematic tables that correspond to each duet, choose the tones and scales that would best facilitate their execution.

Difficulty Level: 5

McCoy's Horn Library

$29.95

19070

Denniss, G: 12 Canons
Easy, performed often by studentsAustralian Work.
(1980 rev 2009)"This set of short canons is designed for the Intermediate student. The range is restricted, from A below middle C to the D an octave and a half later
Duets have many educational benefits for students and are good fun to play. As Gordon Jacobs aptly put it in his book on orchestration, "French Horns hunt in pairs", so it is good to practise playing in pairs from an early stage.
ntonalion, rhythm, ensemble and balance can be learned from playing in small groups, and the duet is theeasiest group to form. In addition, duets are easlily intergrated into both solo and group lessons, either with students playing both parts, or one part being taken by the teacher"
1. Promenade, 2. Cantabile, 3. Aeolian Bells, 4. Slithery, 5. Viennese Waltz, 6. A Sad Song, 7. Amsterdam Jig, 8. Furtive Frogs, 9. Three-legged Walk, 10. Grazioso, 11. Dogs Chasing Their Tails, 12. Fanfare

$19.95

19053

Del Mar, N: Sonatina in F Minor for Two Horns in F 1943)
Written for and performed by Dennis Brain and Norman Del Mar
Duration 7 minutes

Duration: 6'
Level: Advanced
Composed in 2000 Horn Hounds is the story of the encounter of two dogs, told in a
musically humorous and virtuosic language using special effects while
respecting the horn's lyrical and heroic traditions. The musicians are
invited to give free reign to their imagination when it comes to
interpretation, choreography and costumes.

Edition Bim

$27.50

19048

Haudek, K: 28 Duets for Two Horns

Karl Haudek 1721 -1802.
Edited by Christopher Larkin

London Gabrieli Brass Editions

$24.70

19016

Hill, D: Ten Pieces for Two Horns

"...range from rather gentle, even delicate at times, to boisterous and fun loving. Each player has been given an important role with melodic responsibilities handed back-and-forth throughout the work. The technical demands are rather conservative while interpretational sensitivity requires some serious thought throughout. Metric changes are frequently incorporated to enhance the natural rhythmic flow, phrase shapings, and, at times, just for the fun-of-it. Each piece also has at least one brief reference to the harmonic motivic design from the classical Period called the "Horn Fifth" "

Howe, M: Seventeen Horn Duets
from the sleeve notes......These duets were selected in 1973-75 as melodic material for my student, Wesley Yard. The second horn parts were improvised at his lessons, and later notated at his request. Several of these duets were presented at the 1975 Quebec convention of the International Horn Society. The author hopes that these, perhaps deceptively simple duets, will bring enjoyment to all young horn players, aged 12 to 92

Britsh

French Song

Welsh: Men of Harlech

French

German

Haydn: from Piano Sonata in C

Beethoven: Theme

After Haydn: Achtung!

Beethoven; from Piano Sonata No.8 Opus 13

French

Hebrew

Schubert: from Symphony No. 2

German Folk Song: Little Man

French

Oh Waly, Waly

Mozart: from Viennese Sonata No.6

Schubert: The Little Brook

Hornists' Nest

$18.50

19046

Hurrell, A: Bumper Brass. 101 Easy Duets for Horn Players
good for young players....printed in large print

Nova Music

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19047

Keller, M: Six Pieces for Two Horns
Max Keller (1770-1855) composed these duets in 1829

Amadeus

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19021

Kern, J.J: 30 Duets

Wind Music

$17.50

19042

Kling: 30 Duets

International Music Company

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19022

Köhler, H: Six Duos

Wind Music

$11.95

19093

Kocsár, M: Echoes No. 2 for two Horn
(1989)

EMB

$16.50

19077

Kopprasch, W: 8 Duo Concertants
arranged by Benny Sluchin

Warwick Music

$22.95

19084

Latham, L: Ten Duets for 2 Horns in F
arranged by Lynne Latham from Keyboard works of the Baroque Era

Mozart, W.A: 12 Duets KV487
from the sleeve notes......The following twelve duets are original compositions for two horns by Mozart (K. 487). Mozart is said to have written them in merry mood whilst playing skittles. They were first played in the skittle alley by his friend Leutgelb and his second horn player. On account of the unusually high range, particularly in the first part, not every horn player can discover inspiration and pleasure in these truly charming pieces. In order to make the duets available to all my colleagues and also above all to students, I have transcribed them and recommended the transpositions I have prescribed. Otto Stösser

Nicolai, O: 3 Sonatas (4-6)
from the sleeve notes.....This edition is respectfully dedicated to Farquharson Cousins, formerly principal horn of the BBC Scottish, Scottish National and other orchestras. These were frequently played in pre-war days by Farquharson Cousins with the late Handel Knott from copies made by Knott's father, in Stettin, from originals, dated 1848, which did not survive World War II. These copies belonged to Farquharson Cousin until the mid fifties, when the Leningrad Philharmonic came to the Edinburgh Festival and their First Horn, M. Buyanovsky, offered to get them published in Russia. The first three duets were published by Musica Rara, and edited by the East German horn player Kurt Janetzky. A later publication of No. 4, 5 & 6, in one volume, edited by Buyanovsky, [19030] turned out to be three totally different pieces, in a style and form not unlike Nicolai's, but of unknown origin, unconnected with the Stettin manuscripts. This edition presents the original 4, 5 & 6 for the first time, with minimum of editorial embellishments. Edited by Oliver Brockway (1985)

Story, M arr: Movie Duets for All.
Grade 1-4. 'All books are in score format with each line increasing in difficulty from Grade 1 to Grade 3-4. Perfect for concerts with family and friends, recitals, auditions, and festivals. Titles: Double Trouble * In Dreams * Singin' in the Rain * The Entertainer * Twistin' the Night Away * We're Off to See the Wizard * Be Our Guest * Fame * Wonka's Welcome Song * Wizard Wheezes * Can You Read My Mind? * Star Wars * Everything I Do * I Don't Want to Miss a Thing * Living in America * Gonna Fly Now * Superman Theme. SCORE ONLY

Alfred

$15.95

19062

Story, M arr: Pop Duets for All.
Grade 1-4. Revised Edition

"Pop Duets for All is a versatile, educational, and fun series"
I Got Rhythm * Wipeout * Splish Splash * What'd I Say * Over the Rainbow * The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down * Margaritaville * Scooby Doo, Where Are You? * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini * Domino * (Meet) The Flintstones (From "The Flintstones") * Bang the Drum All Day * Theme from New York, New York * Chattanooga Choo-Choo * You're the One That I Want * Raiders March. SCORE ONLY

Belwin

$17.95

19082

Story, M arr: More Pop Duets for All.
Grade 1-4.
Arranged by Michael Story
SCORE ONLY

Wiggins, C: Two's Company Op. 157B Sixteen little duets in different styles, all withing the range of one octave. Both parts share melodies equally (i.e. no "upper" or "lower" part) and there are no page turns within a piece. Ideal teaching material. Grades 1-2.

Steppin' out

Summertime

Dreaming

Movin' Along

Hungarian Melody

On the Seashore

Promenading

Sword Dance

Carousel

Two Step

Nocturne

Song

Slumber Song

Clouds

March

Troubadour's Song

For Two Horn

$24.50

19041

Wilder, A: Twenty Two Duets for Horns
from the sleeve notes...."This collection of horn duets is unusual in its varied content. While many "serious" styles and contrapuntal techniques are displayed and the technical difficulties of the instrument are thoroughly explored, there is also subtle humor, an occasional joke and just plain good fun. The duets demonstrate in many ways the skill and creativeness of Alec Wilder, and give some insight into his delightful character. - John R. Barrows"